Describes the life and times of Benedict Arnold, giving a glimpse into the man whose name became synonymous with the word "traitor." Known far and wide as our country's most infamous traitor, Benedict Arnold was also one of the nation's most talented military officers during the American Revolution. So what went wrong?

DIt's hard to believe that Benjamin Franklin, one of America's Founding Fathers, was once a homeless runaway. But the dedication, intelligence, and perseverance he used to rise out of poverty to become one of the wealthiest and most respected members of Philadelphia's society are the same qualities that helped him lead the United States to independence.